Friday, November 6, 2015

Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookies

Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookies are an incredibly soft and chewy cookie loaded with your favorite pumpkin spice flavors. This simple recipe is made in one bowl and with no chill time will be ready in a snap! Sure to be your new fall favorite this recipe is a keeper.
As soon as the International Delight® seasonal creamer favorites hit store shelves, we loaded up and headed home to taste our favorites. Of course Pumpkin Pie Spice was on the top of my list. It is fall after all. Hello Pumpkin Spice Latte!

As soon as we tasted it Chad blurted out "you have to put that in a cookie"! I was like "you can't put that in a cookie". But, alas here we are with the Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookies. Chads fabulous idea and my incredibly delicious execution came together to create this outrageous cookie.

Don't worry no pumpkins were harmed in the making of these cookies. As much as we love pumpkin spice everything and especially this seasonal coffee favorite, Chad does not care too much for pumpkin. But, this Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer is the best of both worlds. It is like fall in a cup.

We have really been enjoying family time this fall and I have to say baking cookies is one of my favorite ways to spend time with my family. Christmas music playing, the windows open, Munchkin perched on a step stool next to me. She insists on tasting nearly everything, but she is the official taste tester. Believe me when I tell you she is always ready with tasting spoons too.

Of course these cookies were a crazy hit. We tried them with frosting on them too, but to be honest it detracted from the incredible flavor of this Pumpkin Spice Crinkle Cookie. It is soft, chewy and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor. Just sprinkle with a little cinnamon and serve.

These are excellent for Thanksgiving treats and also holiday bake sales. They freeze perfectly and I will keep in the freezer for months. I pack mine in a gallon ziptop bag and freeze until Christmas. Of all the cookies I share each year, these ones will be going quick!

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. Set aside.

In the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or an electric mixer on medium speed) cream sugar, cream cheese and butter until well light and fluffy (approximately 3 minutes).

Add creamer, vanilla, and egg yolks; beat on medium speed until you have a smooth consistency. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the bowl and make sure the mixture is fully combined. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix on low speed until combined.

Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, drop onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart . Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Sprinkle cooled cookies with cinnamon. Serve and enjoy!

DONNA'S NOTES: If you under bake cookies, they will fall flat and spread.